Tag: completing a book
Edgar Allan Poe’s Notion Of “Unity Of Effect”
Edgar Allan Poe's notion of "unity of effect" describes his belief that everything in a written work must lead toward the denouement, starting with the first word.
What To Include On Your Book’s Copyright Page
Do you have questions about how to assemble your book's copyright page? Here's a breakdown of what information you should include and how you should present it.
How Crowdfunding Helped Tell The Story Of Little Roo
When embarking on his Kickstarter campaign, author Chuck Miller spent a lot of time looking at other campaigns for ideas. He checked all the boxes, from producing videos to getting creative with donor rewards, on his way to achieving his goal.
The value of a great book synopsis
Whether as a substance check, a means to kick-off the writing process, or a vehicle to share your story with beta readers, agents, and publishers, there is a lot of value in a book synopsis.
What Goes In The Front Matter Of Your Book?
What you include in the front matter of your book depends on the information you want to impart to your reader to help enhance, explain, or set things up.
The Writing That Leads To Your First Novel
Regardless of what, how, and when you write, the key is to write a lot, in as many different contexts as possible, and let the experience help you grow as a writer.
Can You Trigger Creativity?
Sometimes, taking a problem on head-on isn't the most creative solution. Why not try Oblique Strategies, the I Ching, or a coin flip? Changing your mental approach can lead to a side-door solution you didn't see before.
